Referees are usually appointed by a judge in the district in which the judge presides. Referees aid the judge by hearing certain matters and by making recommendations concerning special or complicated issues.
Human Resources. Background Checks - Purpose. The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent and non-discriminatory guidelines for pre-employment background reviews, as part of the selection process for University employees.
Background checks are also used to thoroughly investigate potential government employees in order to be given a security clearance. However, these checks may sometimes be used for illegal purposes, such as unlawful discrimination (or employment discrimination), identity theft, and violation of privacy.